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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 732.12 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 732.12 and 231.76 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 732.12 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/732.12 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 732.12 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 169,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,676.13/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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